Water Quality Field Study
Time: 9am-1pm
Group size: Min 16 students, Max 60 students Students participate in chemical and biological stream water monitoring as well as take giuded walking tour of the F. Wayne Hill Water Resource Center
Introduction to Gel Electrophoresis
Time: 9am-12pm
Group size: Min 16 students, Max 32 students Students will gain valuable hands on experience with a variety of lab equipment as the separate and analyze fragments of DNA.
Several sites are available including: Elachee in Gainesville, Cicopee Woods Aquatic Center in Gainesville, Aqualand Marina on Lake Lanier, Elachee's Mountain Education Center in Clayton
"Elachee in Your Classroom Outreach Program"
All programs align with GPS/AKS
Interperative Center for Chatahoochee River with exhibits, some interactive
STARLAB (on and off site)
Science Trunks for rental
Water Study Programs (80 student max)
River Study (16 student max): canoe trip down Chatahoochee River and identify native plants and animals
Additional Programs available
All programs align with GPS
Mobile Discovery Centers: Housed in 18-wheelers the mobile centers travel across the country presenting programs designed to show young people that studying science is fun as well as essential to their future. The complete program presented during a van visit consists of fun, hands-on, interactive science demonstrations.
NSC is located in Augusta, GA. Go to the website to request a visit www.nscdiscovery.org
Cost: FREE
Fernbank Science Center
Outreach, Resource Check-out
not specified
Offers instructional media kits and traveling exhibits that can be checked out for use at any Dekalb County School. The media kits and exhibits have been designed as visual and instructional aids that support the GPS. They may be ordered at any time during the school year.
Admissionto Science Center: FREE Public Planetarium: Adults:$4 Students:$3
Museums
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Field Trips, Outreach
not specified
Great onsite programs
Also sponsors Urban Watch Atlanta, an urban ecological research effort. Participants collect, record, analyze, and submit data. This is an outreach program in which teachers and students may participate. Visits by program leaders are restricted to schools within a 40 mile radius of Atlanta
Offers pre and post activities for visits Programs align with GPS Exploring the Sun & Solar Energy The Key to Fossils Geologic Time Scale Let's Rock and Roll Mineral Testing Plate Tectonics: Where the Action Is Periodic Table Messy Minerals
Mineral Testing
The Weinman Mineral Gallery has a dedicated area to the physical properties of minerals, including a unique florescent mineral display. Learn how to classify minerals based on Moh's Hardness Scale as well as other physical propeties of minerals, using the five senses.
Program run time: 2 hours
30 minutes- gallery time
Rock Cycle Wall
Mineral Properties
Mining in Georgia
Minerals in our lives area
30 minute lab
Define minerals and their varying properties, intrduce how a mineral is classified, discuss Mohs hardness scale and its purpose, allow students to lay out Mohs hardness scale in order by scratch testing, take students through steps of testing one unknown, allow students to test as many unknowns as time permits
30 minutes Gem panning and Careers in Geology information
Periodic Table Learn everything you ever wondered about the periodic table and more while visiting the life sized version and experienceing hands-on manipulatives in the lab as an introduction to the Periodic Table and basic atomic structure. Program Run Time: 2 hours 30 minute gallery time Anatomy of the Planet- discuss elemental components of the various layers The Magic Planet- discuss differences in continental vs. oceanic plates Rock Cycle Wall 30 minute lab Discuss Earth's crust contains 92 natura elements found on the table Students will understand through various manipulatives: periods, groups or families, metals, nonmetals, transitional metals, halogens, nobel gases, valence electrons, basic atomic structure, etc,
Exploring the Sun and Solar Energy
This program explores the Sun as a atar and how we can harness its energy to use here on Earth. Visit the planetarium, the Science in Motion gallery, and the Georgia Tech Solar Decathlon House
Rockin' Rollers
To assist you with your geology needs, each themed roller suitcase contains "touch" specimens, descriptions and other information that can enhance you activities Available for rental:
Mineral Identification
Fossil Identification
Rock Indentification
77o-606-5700 x424 or x403
Reserve with a $50 refundable deposit per roller
Georgia Musuem of Natural History
Field Trips, Resource Check-out
Biology, Environmental Science, Geology
Habitats Of Georgia: online slide shows which highlight the plants, animals, and important environmental issues for each habitat type
Tours of the Museum
Sience Box Loans: many, many topic options for check-out
Aviation Outreach
Class Instruction Options:
Aerodynamics
Careers in Aviation
Engineering Methods
Understand GPS
Sonic Booms and G-forces
Four sessions of students can rotate through the program during the presentations. 50 students/session can be accomidated. Program includes an F-15 Cockpit and classroom STEM instruction that meets all GPS requirements
Program Cost: $300 An additional travel charge will be added for any school farther than 60miles from the museum which is located in Warner Robins, GA
Organizations
SAIC
Outreach
not specified
The K-12 STEM program provides employees with meaningful opportunities to volunteer in their communities. There employee-student interactions are intended to have an exceptional effect, as employees inspire students spread their enthusiasm to other students
Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology
Science Kits:
Water Pollution: Non Point Source
Wetlands Enviroscape
The Chemistry of Air Pollution
Air Quality and Visibility
Air Pollution and the Respiratory System Programs align with GPS/AKS
Science Kits Available to GSPS only
Lesson Plans available online
West Atlanta Watershed Alliance
Field Trips, Outreach
Environmental Science
Interperetive Hikes along trails in26 acre old growth forest
Programs compliment in-classroom learning in math, science, social studies, history, and language arts through interactive interdisiplinary activities, independent observations, exploration, and free play.
Programs include:I
Interpretive Hikes- 45 minuteshikes at the OAC in which participants will learn about local history, flora and fauna of their urban forest. The hikes can also include requested topics.
Field Trips- 90 minute programs at the OAC inwhich participants will cycle through 3 30 minute activities (a team building enviromental ethics exercise, interperative hike, and a service project).
Outreach Program- 45 minute programs at your school on a single topic
Programs align with GPS
1442 Richland Road
Alanta, GA 30310
Programs are scheduled between 10-11:30am and 12:30-2:00PM
Alliance for Climate Education
Outreach
Environmental Science
Programs are about climate change and include region specific info. Action Teams Programs align with GPS
www.acespace.org
Darrel Grant 832-316-5002
Lonna Dawson 404-348-0574
Cost: FREE
American Institue of Professional Geologists
Field Trips, Outreach, Demonstrations
Geology, Environmental Science
Provides resources such as speakers and field trips related to geology and environmental science. Also has periodic demonstrations of ground water monitoring well installations.
Non-profit organization with aims and objectives to strengthen and advance the geologic sciences as a profession and to provide an open forum for the exchange of ideas.
The AGS intends to foster the spirit of scientific research throughout the membership through meetings, lectures, newsletters, and educational programs, participate in or initiate research projects, make awards, and exchange activities that are designed to encourage the exchange of information relating to geology
Learning About Birds(LAB) curriculum brings training, activities, and materials to educators interested in exposing students to hands on, interactive learning about birds and their habitats.
Check-out: LAB supplemental materials, binoculars, bird field guides, wetlands environscape, bird slides Teacher Workshops
Yerkes researchers examine genetic, biological and environmental factors that regulate social behavior and cognition, and they study how social experience affects phisiological processes and brain function
Normally go out to businesses, but could possiblly come to schools
The current focus of the UGA Food Science Extension Outreach Program is to provide the public and the food industry with unbiased, research-based food safety education. The workshops and on-site trainng programs enable businesses in the food industry to develop and implement a food safety or HACCP plan tailored to their own operation, thus minimizing the risk of contamination of their food product by human pathogens.
Georgia High School Outreach for Science and Technology Program through GA Tech
An initial MSE Power Point presentation, along with a variety of MSE related demonstrations and take home experiments were developed to present to high school students
Focus on environmental issues including coservation, environmental health, sustainability, water, and the watershed Professional Development Porgrams
Speakers
Programs align with GPS
Wastewater plant tours are available
United States Environemental Protection Agency (USEPA)
Various online and other resources
Environmental Science
Materials for teachers including videos and interactive games for a variety of environmental issues including water quality and wetlands education. Numerous activities within the website and links to other sites for additional activities and resources.
Other sources within the site provide information on land, waste clean-up, and climate change.
Professional Development Programs Weightless Flights of Discovery Program: allows teachers to experience microgravity EarthWatch Educator Program: teachers participate in an Earth Watch expedition focused on climate change or oceans preservation
Galileo Teacher Training Program: workshops using telescopic investigations of the moons of Juniper and the phases of Venus
Northrop Grumman Charitable Contributions Program: offers aid to public schools and charter schools with open enrollment
Up to 30 students
Calendar opens up April 25, 2011, often books up by Labor Day, so make request ASAP
School Cafeteria Program
at your school
talk to your cafeteria manager and have them come out and do a lesson on nutrition
School Media Center
at your school
Don't forget about your own resources
eGFI
Online Resources, Outreach
Physics
Here you will find a variety of tools to boost your students' math and science skills, enliven the classroom with engineering projects, expand your own professional horizons and stay informed. Subscribe, and a newsletter with updated features will arrive in your in-box every week. Topics include lesson plans, outreach programs, class activities, web resources and other topics
Science and Nature Centers
770-904-3500
2020 Clear Water Drive Buford, GA 30519
Time: 9am-1pm
Group size: Min 16 students, Max 60 students Students participate in chemical and biological stream water monitoring as well as take giuded walking tour of the F. Wayne Hill Water Resource Center
Gwinnett County:$7/person
Out-of County: $10/person
Time: 9am-12pm
Group size: Min 16 students, Max 32 students Students will gain valuable hands on experience with a variety of lab equipment as the separate and analyze fragments of DNA.
Out-of County: $10/person
"Elachee in Your Classroom Outreach Program"
All programs align with GPS/AKS
elachee@elachee.org
770-535-1976
2125 Elachee Drive
Gainesville, GA 30504
Hiking
Environmental Education Programs
770-306-0914
General Admission: Adults: $3
Children under12:$2 Under 2: FREE
STARLAB (on and off site)
Science Trunks for rental
Water Study Programs (80 student max)
River Study (16 student max): canoe trip down Chatahoochee River and identify native plants and animals
Additional Programs available
All programs align with GPS
9135 Willeo Rd.
www.nscdiscovery.org
678-874-7100
Museums
Also sponsors Urban Watch Atlanta, an urban ecological research effort. Participants collect, record, analyze, and submit data. This is an outreach program in which teachers and students may participate. Visits by program leaders are restricted to schools within a 40 mile radius of Atlanta
www.weinmanmuseum.org I-75 Exit 293 in Cartersville, GA
770-606-5700
Students-$8
Educators-Free
Parents-$12
The Weinman Mineral Gallery has a dedicated area to the physical properties of minerals, including a unique florescent mineral display. Learn how to classify minerals based on Moh's Hardness Scale as well as other physical propeties of minerals, using the five senses.
Program run time: 2 hours
30 minutes- gallery time
Rock Cycle Wall
Mineral Properties
Mining in Georgia
Minerals in our lives area
30 minute lab
Define minerals and their varying properties, intrduce how a mineral is classified, discuss Mohs hardness scale and its purpose, allow students to lay out Mohs hardness scale in order by scratch testing, take students through steps of testing one unknown, allow students to test as many unknowns as time permits
30 minutes Gem panning and Careers in Geology information
This program explores the Sun as a atar and how we can harness its energy to use here on Earth. Visit the planetarium, the Science in Motion gallery, and the Georgia Tech Solar Decathlon House
To assist you with your geology needs, each themed roller suitcase contains "touch" specimens, descriptions and other information that can enhance you activities Available for rental:
Mineral Identification
Fossil Identification
Rock Indentification
Tours of the Museum
Sience Box Loans: many, many topic options for check-out
706-542-1663
Science Box Loan: scibox@uga.edu7
06-542-1663
Class Instruction Options:
Aerodynamics
Careers in Aviation
Engineering Methods
Understand GPS
Sonic Booms and G-forces
Four sessions of students can rotate through the program during the presentations. 50 students/session can be accomidated. Program includes an F-15 Cockpit and classroom STEM instruction that meets all GPS requirements
Wayne Carley:wayne.carley@museumofaviation.org
478-926-1986
Organizations
678-778-5152
Deanna Morrow Hall
404-297-5727
dmhall@mindspring.com
Water Pollution: Non Point Source
Wetlands Enviroscape
The Chemistry of Air Pollution
Air Quality and Visibility
Air Pollution and the Respiratory System Programs align with GPS/AKS
Brenda McDaniel
bmcdaniel@gwinnettcb.org 770-822-5187
Lesson Plans available online
Programs compliment in-classroom learning in math, science, social studies, history, and language arts through interactive interdisiplinary activities, independent observations, exploration, and free play.
Programs include:I
Interpretive Hikes- 45 minuteshikes at the OAC in which participants will learn about local history, flora and fauna of their urban forest. The hikes can also include requested topics.
Field Trips- 90 minute programs at the OAC inwhich participants will cycle through 3 30 minute activities (a team building enviromental ethics exercise, interperative hike, and a service project).
Outreach Program- 45 minute programs at your school on a single topic
Programs align with GPS
Darryl Haddock or Evonne Blythers 404-752-5385
Alanta, GA 30310
Programs are scheduled between 10-11:30am and 12:30-2:00PM
Darrel Grant 832-316-5002
Lonna Dawson 404-348-0574
The AGS intends to foster the spirit of scientific research throughout the membership through meetings, lectures, newsletters, and educational programs, participate in or initiate research projects, make awards, and exchange activities that are designed to encourage the exchange of information relating to geology
Check-out: LAB supplemental materials, binoculars, bird field guides, wetlands environscape, bird slides Teacher Workshops
Educator Guides
Pollution Solution
Forest Ecology
Geology and Soils
Botany
Dissections
Education Centers/University Outreach
404-727-9050
The current focus of the UGA Food Science Extension Outreach Program is to provide the public and the food industry with unbiased, research-based food safety education. The workshops and on-site trainng programs enable businesses in the food industry to develop and implement a food safety or HACCP plan tailored to their own operation, thus minimizing the risk of contamination of their food product by human pathogens.
An initial MSE Power Point presentation, along with a variety of MSE related demonstrations and take home experiments were developed to present to high school students
Anna Alexander: strangequarkmeister@gmail.com
Lindsey Goodman: lindsey.goodman@gmail.com
Professional Development Programs
706-878-3087
Helen, GA 30545
Professional Development Programs
Including travel opportunites and advanced training for environemntal educators
Speakers
Programs align with GPS
Wastewater plant tours are available
Aligns with GPS
Facility Tours
Presentations on various topics
Other sources within the site provide information on land, waste clean-up, and climate change.
678-376-7157
Profesional Development Programs
1-800-232-4636
Atlanta, GA 30333
Govt. Agencies
Professional Development Programs
706-542-6156
Profesional Development Programs
404-876-5859
Companies
Galileo Teacher Training Program: workshops using telescopic investigations of the moons of Juniper and the phases of Venus
Northrop Grumman Charitable Contributions Program: offers aid to public schools and charter schools with open enrollment
706-613-3512
Recreation
USTREAM: live interactive keeper talks
404-624-WILD
Atlanta, GA 30315
Aquarium 101
Animal Behavior
Instructor led and self guided
Teacher guides
Professional Development Programs
Pre and Post activities
Profesional Development Porgrams
770-498-5658
Outreach for Dekalb and Gwinnett only
Other
Chemestry: Acids, Bases, and Indicators
Forensic Chemistry
Program Manager: Genevieve Edwards
biobus@gsu.edu
404-413-5421
Calendar opens up April 25, 2011, often books up by Labor Day, so make request ASAP